Postoperative pain following intraoperative acupuncture: a randomized‑controlled study.
Yakir Segev, Sereen Abofol, Noah Samuels...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40537176Actively Recruiting
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Age: 18Years +
FEMALE
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ID03560388
Assessing Effectiveness of Acupuncture and Integrative Care in Reducing Peri- and Intra-operative Pain and Anxiety in Patients With Gynecological Cancer: A Randomized Controlled Study
Led by Carmel Medical Center · Updated on 2024-08-21
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Participants Needed
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Research Sites
14 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Patients undergoing surgery for gynecological cancer often experience high levels of anxiety before the operation due to uncertainties about their diagnosis, treatment, and outlook. After surgery, pain and quality of life concerns can worsen emotional distress and symptoms. This research aims to explore how complementary and integrative medicine (CIM) treatments, including acupuncture, might affect anxiety, pain, and overall quality of life in these patients. The study involves three groups: one receiving standard supportive care without additional treatments, one receiving touch and relaxation therapy before surgery, and one receiving both pre-operative touch and relaxation therapy along with acupuncture during surgery. The CIM program is provided within 24 hours before and during the surgical procedure to assess its impact. Participants will be assessed for changes in pain and anxiety from one hour before surgery to 24 hours after surgery. Researchers will also monitor the use of pain medications during surgery and the first day after. The study includes questionnaires and evaluations to measure quality of life and symptom changes. The total participation period covers the surgery and 24 hours following it, with safety and treatment effects monitored during this time.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Acupuncture and Integrative Care in Gynecological Surgery
Who Can Participate
Age: 18Years +
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Female patients aged 18 years or older
- Referred for surgery for suspected or confirmed gynecological oncology cancer at Carmel Medical Center
- Classified as class 1 to 3 peri-operative risk by American Society of Anesthesia
You will not qualify if you...
- Unwilling to sign the research participation form or unable to understand the consent
- Pregnant at the time of the study
- Chronic pain patients treated with opioids within one month before surgery
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Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
Treatment
Duration - Approximately 4 to 6 hours during surgery and 24 hours post-surgery
Participants receive integrative care treatments including pre-operative touch-relaxation and intra-operative acupuncture during their gynecological surgery to reduce pain and anxiety.
1 pre-operative visit and intra-operative treatment with 24-hour post-operative monitoring
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Carmel Medical center
Haifa, Israel, 35152
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Research Team
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Eran Ben-Arye, MD
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Ofer Lavi, MD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
TRIPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
3
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